A Characteristic Feature of Emphysema Is Damaged Alveolar Walls

question 17

Multiple Choice

A characteristic feature of emphysema is damaged alveolar walls. What is a consequence of this condition?

• A) decrease in the amount of air retained in the lungs after expiration
• B) increase in lung elastic recoil during expiration
• C) increase in mucus production and secretion
• D) decrease in the rate of pulmonary gas exchange
• E) increase in the rate of systemic gas exchange

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